Alpine Paradise: Germany, Austria, and Switzerland

After breakfast in the hotel, guests will meet the local guide for a full-day tour of Munich, which will include transportation by coach and some walking. There will be plenty of time for lunch and shopping at central locations during the day. Later in the afternoon, the tour will finish back at the hotel, with the rest of the evening at leisure.

On this day-long guided tour, your group will discover Munich's famous attractions including Peterskirche (St Peter's Church), which is the oldest church in Munich. At the open-air food market, Viktualienmarkt, located in the heart of town, they will find traditional Bavarian delicacies and fresh local produce. Guests will visit the Isartor Gate, one of the four main gates of the medieval city walls, and Munich's Marienplatz, which has served as the city's main square for almost 900 years. If your group arrives at 11:00 am, they can also enjoy the iconic Glockenspiel's life-size figurines perform high atop the New Town Hall (Rathaus). The tour will also take participants inside the Schloss Nymphenburg, the former summer residence of Munich's ruling Wittelsbach family and one of the most beautiful palaces in all of Europe.

After breakfast in the hotel, your group will travel south by private coach to the garden-like landscape of the Bavarian Alps, to visit the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle. Guided by an expert, they will discover the history of the castle and visit Oberammergau nearby for shopping and exploration. Afterward, they will return to Munch by private coach and, a short rest later, savor a group dinner at a local Bavarian restaurant.

Hidden in the seclusion of the mountains, Ludwig II built one of his many dream castles: Neuschwanstein. On this tour, your group will explore inside the stunning Neuschwanstein Castle, the fanciful folly of Mad King Ludwig. This stunning castle was also an inspiration to Walt Disney in his design of Cinderella's castle in all of the Disney parks. Afterward, you'll continue to the lovely town of Oberammergau, famed for being the site of the Passion Play that is performed once every 10 years. Enjoy some free time for shopping and exploring the charming town before returning to Munich in time for dinner.

After breakfast, your group will travel north by private coach to Dachau to learn more about Germany's World War II history and the infamous concentration camps used by the Nazi regime. This is a sombre occasion, and the tour will offer guests insights into Germany's turbulent past and the journey since then. In the afternoon, they will return to Munich by private coach. The rest of the day is free, so your group members can squeeze in one remaining visit on their last day in Bavaria.

Probably the most gruesome result of Hitler's rise to power was the building of the concentration extermination camps. One of the first of these was situated 9 miles to the northwest of Munich near Dachau. In 1965, a memorial to the victims was created, giving visitors a chance to learn of the atrocities prisoners were forced to suffer. On this tour, guests will watch the 22-minute orientation video and then explore the cells, barracks and gas chambers. The exhibition contains accounts of the prisoners' tragic experiences from the setting up of the camp until their liberation by US-forces in 1945. Afterwards your group will return to Munich in the private coach.

After breakfast in the hotel, your group will meet the local guide for a full-day tour of Salzburg, which will include transportation by coach and some walking. The tour will finish back at the hotel in the afternoon and guests will have the evening free to enjoy the sights and sounds of Salzburg. The last evening in Salzburg, it is the perfect opportunity to attend a Mozart Dinner Concert with live music in a restored hall. Guests can also choose to wander the vibrant Domplatz after dark, or stop by the Salzburg Marionette Theatre for a show.

This morning, your group will head off on an exciting, guided tour of scenic Salzburg, which includes transportation by coach as well as short walking excursions. As you explore the historic center of Mozart's hometown, the guide will point out the sights related to the "Sound of Music" film. Guests will visit the exquisite Mirabell Gardens, where the song "Do-Re-Mi" was filmed, the famous Horse Trough statue and the Great Festival House, designed in 1956 for the Salzburg Festival. Also included are visits to the Salzburg Cathedral and the historic Domplatz or Cathedral Square, and the impressive St. Peter's Churchyard. On Getreidegasse street, participants will have the chance to view the birthplace of Mozart. There will be free time for lunch, after which, guests will travel by private coach to the shores of Lake Mondsee, to see the famous church where the wedding of Maria and Captain Von Trapp was filmed for "Sound of Music". Guests will be transported back to the hotel afterward.

This day is completely free for your group to enjoy the resort town of St Moritz, located in the Engadine Valley. Your group may choose to simply unwind at their hotel and enjoy leisurely walks about town. If they are feeling more adventures, they could choose a short hike, based on their fitness level and interest, or visit the Olympia Bob Run to watch a bobsleigh competition in the afternoon. In town, the Segantini Museum houses a significant collection of works by artists Giovanni Segantini, while several charming restaurants offer delicious Swiss cuisine with magnificent of mountains and Lake Moritz. In the evening, guests might enjoy strolling the Via Serlas with its luxury boutiques and restaurants.

Maienfeld is a picturesque village associated with the beloved fictional character Heidi, created for children by author Johanna Spyri. The region is renowned not only for its alpine scenery, but also its delicious wines, as your group will discover during this short tour. A short walk leads to a collection of typical mountain houses, a village shop, and numerous goats which make up Heidi's village. Guests will also tour the authentic Heidi House before re-boarding the coach and proceeding to the historic town of Vaduz, the capital of the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein and home to the remarkable Vaduz Castle. Guests will have free time for lunch and shopping in the town before boarding the coach for Lucerne.

After breakfast, your group will meet a local guide for a brief walking tour of the city of Lucerne, followed by a trip up Mount Pilatus. Combining the right amount of history, culture and stunning mountain scenery, the day also included a scenic boat ride on the vast lake, ringed by mountains. After the day's unforgettable adventures, the evening is free for guests to enjoy in Lucerne.

Your group will be met by the guide at the hotel and embark on a short tour of Lucerne. They will see several local attractions in this compact city, including the Kapellbrucke (covered Chapel Bridge), the Old Town Hall with its preserved Medieval architecture, and Stag Square surrounded by ornately decorated buildings. Your group will then embark on an unforgettable trip to the summit of Mount Pilatus, which offers views of the extraordinarily beautiful surroundings. This is the perfect opportunity to truly soak in the breathtaking beauty of Switzerland's mountains and lakes. Guests will view the scenery from several different vantage points: the lake steamer provides a 90-minute boat ride; the world's steepest cog railway will take them up to the top of the mountain, and a large aerial tramway connects to a modern 4-seat gondola for the ride back down to civilization. There are two hotels at the top where guests will have time to snap some inspiring photos and grab lunch with a view.

Upon arrival in Zurich, a local guide will take your group on a guided tour of Zurich and its numerous impressive attractions. Guests will explore the medieval Old Town and the luxurious Bahnhofstrasse, the main downtown and one of the most luxurious shopping destinations in the world! They will also visit magnificent churches in the , the Fraumunster with its five stained glass windows designed by Marc Chagall, and enjoy a photo stop at Lake Zurich. The tour will finish at the Lindt Chocolate Factory shop, the perfect place to buy last-minute souvenirs.

After breakfast, your group will be transferred by private coach to Zurich Airport for the return flight home.